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The indemnification clause establishes a cost-allocation mechanism whereby users assume financial responsibility for legal defense and damages in disputes originating from their conduct or service use, rather than Databricks bearing those costs directly.
Users assume an obligation to cover Databricks' legal expenses and damages if claims arise from their violation of the Terms or their use of the service. This obligation applies regardless of whether the user is found liable in any proceeding.
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The indemnification clause establishes a cost-allocation mechanism whereby users assume financial responsibility for legal defense and damages in disputes originating from their conduct or service use, rather than Databricks bearing those costs directly.
Users assume an obligation to cover Databricks' legal expenses and damages if claims arise from their violation of the Terms or their use of the service. This obligation applies regardless of whether the user is found liable in any proceeding.
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